BEWITCH - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

attract

Example: cause to be enamored; She captured all the men's hearts

Part of speech: Verb

cast a spell over someone or something

Example: put a hex on someone or something

Part of speech: Verb

attract strongly, as if with a magnet

Example: She magnetized the audience with her tricks

The word "bewitch" comes from Middle English bewicchen.

be – A related word in the same word family.

witch – A related word in the same word family.

Many Middle English words had multiple spellings because standardization didn't exist yet.